Big Mama's Recipes - Beef Bourguignonne Soup

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Beef Bourguignonne Soup

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless beef chuck cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 13-3/4 ounce cans beef broth
1 cup burgundy wine
1 cup waer
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 pound pearl onions, peeled
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions:

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown beef pieces (half at a time0 about 10 minutes. Pour off drippings. Add broth, wine, water, thyme, marjoram, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add carrots, mushrooms and onons. continue to cook 30 minutes more. Combine water with cornstarch, gradually stir into soup. cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Garnish with parsley.

Yields 6 to 8 servings